Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer (Word Press)

Location: Remote

The Role

Currently on the lookout for a Senior Web Developer with strong Word Press experience to join a fast paced, modern engineering team. You’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and fellow Developers to architect, build, and maintain secure, performant digital platforms.

This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership of their work, and contributes to raising engineering standards across the team. You’ll play a key part in mentoring others, guiding technical decisions, and supporting cross‑project collaboration.

• Build and maintain high‑quality, secure, and scalable Word Press‑based digital products
• Architect features, components, and systems at a project level
• Provide code reviews and mentorship to other engineers
• Develop custom Gutenberg blocks and components
• Troubleshoot and debug issues effectively
• Identify and address performance, security, and maintainability improvements
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical documentation
• Collaborate with designers to turn static designs into reusable, flexible components
• Participate professionally in client meetings and technical discussions
• Estimate development tasks (training provided)
• Manage your workload across multiple concurrent tasks

You don’t need every item, but you’ll thrive if you have most of the following:

• 4–5 years of professional Word Press development experience
• Strong PHP and/or JavaScript skills
• Familiarity with modern web development (vanilla JS, React, or similar frameworks)
• Hands‑on experience with Gutenberg and custom block development
• Strong debugging skills
• Good understanding of MySQL and database‑driven applications
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Awareness of performance and security best practices
• Ability to clearly communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks

• £500 annual training budget for professional development and conferences
• Remote‑first working
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Dedicated learning and development time
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts via a corporate rewards platform (restaurants, cinema, retail)
• High‑quality Apple equipment provided